Colour: Mustard/golden ochre wool felt for the brim and base

Crown: Heavily ruched/gathered fabric in the same ochre tone, creating soft vertical pleats. Gives it that “turban” or “draped” look popular in the 1940s

Brim: Small, upturned all round, almost a mini top hat shape

Trim band: Wide metallic soft gold ribbon around the crown base, with visible black stitching

Bow: Large black velvet bow at the back right, with long tails. 

Construction: Handmade millinery. The stitching on the silver band and the draping is typical of custom or small-run hats from that era

Era cues: Ruched crown + velvet bow + small upturned brim = late 1930s to early 1950s daywear or “occasion” hat

Milliners would call this a “draped crown top hat” or “ruched felt toque”.  Not a standard cloche — cloche hugs the head. This one has height and structure.